# Illustré E vs ZFK

The clearest difference is update cadence: Illustré E at every 2 months against ZFK's every 24 months. ZFK's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Illustré E sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year and ZFK sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Illustré E ships an update every 2 months, ZFK every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illustré E | ZFK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustre-e-paper/id637428838/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ringier](https://appshunter.io/developer/372243949) | [VKU Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/949881563) |

## What reviewers say

### Illustré E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustre-e-paper/id637428838)

This app provides digital editions of a popular Swiss magazine, focusing on local news, in-depth reports, and consumer advice. Enjoy features like offline reading, zoom functionality, and automatic archiving. Access exclusive online content and stay informed with comprehensive coverage.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine editions, Local news and reports, Consumer advice, Offline reading, Zoom functionality, Automatic archiving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Illustre | $199.99 | per year |
| Edition du 22 mai 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edition du 29 octobre 2014 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ILLUSTRE/Nr 04 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Illustre (27787) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Illustre (48020) | $3.99 | one-time |
| ILLUSTRE/Nr 48 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ILLUSTRE/Nr 22 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ILLUSTRE/Nr 07 | $3.99 | one-time |
| L'Illustre Nr. 14/2023 | $3.99 | one-time |


### ZFK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfk/id949881564)

Stay informed with real-time news and best practices from the municipal energy and utility sector. Access articles, listen to podcasts, and explore job listings. Offers an e-paper reader for monthly issues and special editions.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, Industry best practices, Podcast listening, E-paper reader, Job market access, Event listings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZfK E-Paper April 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK E-Paper Mai 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK E-Paper Juni 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK E-Paper Juli 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK E-Paper August 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK E-Paper September 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK E-Paper Oktober 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK E-Paper November 2019 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK Magazin September 2017 | $13.99 | one-time |
| ZfK Magazin Juni 2017 | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illustré E free?

Illustré E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZFK free?

ZFK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Illustré E or ZFK have ads?

Neither Illustré E nor ZFK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Illustré E or ZFK?

Illustré E ships an update every 2 months, and ZFK every 24 months. Most recently, Illustré E was updated on September 30, 2026 and ZFK on October 19, 2026.

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